Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale (Commander) - Modified Creatures

Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Ranking the Swords of X and Y in Commander
The Swords of X and Y all have powerful effects and protection. But which ones are the best in Commander? Bennie Smith has your answer.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
84%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
77%synergy
Knight Exemplar
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
71%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
70%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
67%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
63%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
60%synergy
Open the Armory
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Knights' Charge
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Sword of the Animist
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
53%synergy
Boros Charm
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Stoneforge Mystic
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Fervent Champion
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Inspiring Veteran
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Murderous Rider
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Leonin Shikari
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Guardian of Faith
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Valiant Knight
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Freya Crescent
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Midnight Reaper
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Armory Paladin
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Order of Midnight
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Bloodcrusher of Khorne
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Corpse Knight
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Worthy Knight
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Belle of the Brawl
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Foulmire Knight
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Fiendslayer Paladin
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Skyknight Vanguard
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Khorvath Brightflame
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Mirran Crusader
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Despark
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Mortify
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Crackling Doom
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Inventory Management
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Fracture
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Utter End
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Dispatch
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Bedevil
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Armed Response
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Lethal Exploit
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Murder
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Rebel Salvo
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Resistance Reunited
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Slash of Light
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Unfinished Business
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Response // Resurgence
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Bond of Discipline
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Painful Truths
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Vindicate
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Reconstruct History
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Lethal Throwdown
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Joust
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Crippling Fear
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Righteous Confluence
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Embercleave
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Shadowspear
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
9%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Argentum Armor
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Vorpal Sword
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Sunforger
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
32%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Basilisk Collar
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Buster Sword
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Helm of the Host
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Heirloom Blade
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Thran Power Suit
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Herald's Horn
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Memory
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Genji Glove
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Paladin's Arms
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Mace of the Valiant
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Blade of Selves
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Glimmer Lens
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Steelclaw Lance
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Goldvein Pick
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Plate
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Forebear's Blade
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Forge Anew
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Court of Embereth
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
History of Benalia
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
All-Out Assault
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Aggravated Assault
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Land Tax
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Axgard Armory
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Castle Embereth
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Signet
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-18%synergy
Patchwork Banner
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-25%synergy
Mardu Banner
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-27%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Savai Crystal
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Tournament Grounds
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
76%synergy
Path of Ancestry
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Nomad Outpost
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Crypt
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Savai Triome
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Battlefield Forge
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
-20%synergy
Isolated Chapel
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
-21%synergy
Sundown Pass
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Spectator Seating
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Vault of Champions
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-31%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Boros Garrison
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Scrubland
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Plateau
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Badlands
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Landscape
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Luxury Suite
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-20%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy